Today’s Current Affairs: 14th aug 2023 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Day: August 14, 2023
Hydroponics Farming
Hydroponics Farming: The Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare informed the Lok Sabha that ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticulture Research, Bengaluru (IIHR) has developed a variant of hydroponics. Hydroponics Farming is a viable alternative to traditional farming methods for soil less cultivation for enhancing productivity and water use efficiency. Hydroponics is a new concept in […]
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras : At Railway Station
Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras : At Railway Station Railways Ministry will establish Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras at railway stations across the country. Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendras are set up under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana, which was launched by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers in […]
Legionnaire’s Disease : Severe Form Of Pneumonia
Legionnaire’s Disease : Severe Form Of Pneumonia British government’s initiative to put asylum-seekers on a housing barge suffered as Legionella bacteria were found on the barge. Migrants are removed from the Bibby Stockholm barge after traces of the bacteria causing Legionnaire’s disease were found in the onboard water system. Legionnaire’s disease is a severe form […]
Indian Flying Fox Bat : Recent Study
Indian Flying Fox Bat : Recent Study A new study found that India’s largest species of bats, Indian Flying Fox bat spends 7% of its day-roosting time being environmentally vigilant. Indian Flying Fox bat is a species of flying fox native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the largest bats in the world. […]
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: According to a recent study published, patients with low levels of vitamin K in their blood are more likely to have reduced lung function and suffer from asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a common lung disease causing restricted airflow and breathing problems. There are two main […]
National Automated Fingerprint Identification System
National Automated Fingerprint Identification System: Union Home Minister recently congratulated the team of the NAFIS of NCRB for winning the Gold Award under the Excellence in Government Process Reengineering for Digital Transformation from the of Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances. The NAFIS is a pan-India searchable database of crime and criminal-related fingerprints. It […]
Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve : Young Male Tiger Recently Died
Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve : Young Male Tiger Recently Died A young male tiger recently died in a road hit near Murdoli village in the buffer zone of the Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve in Maharashtra. Nawegaon-Nagzira Tiger Reserve is situated in Gondia and Shahdara District of Maharashtra. It comprises Nawegaon National Park, Nawegaon Wildlife Sanctuary, Nagzira Wildlife […]
Tribal Populations Health Conditions : Lacking Data
Tribal Populations Health Conditions : Lacking Data A Parliamentary Committee (on the empowerment of women) tabled a report criticizing the Union government for lacking disaggregated data on tribal populations’ health conditions and emphasized the need for comprehensive data collection. Highlights of the Report: The report highlights the absence of detailed data on the health conditions […]
CAG Report On Railway Finance
CAG Report On Railway Finance: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) reported that in the fiscal year 2021-22, the financial health of Indian Railways entered a “concern zone.” Key findings of the CAG: The railway operator spent ₹107 to earn ₹100 due to increased pension funding Indian Railways couldn’t generate a net surplus in 2021-22 […]
